Notices published in Govt Gazette No 20,410 of 22 May 2020

FOR EU FUNDS MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS

ANNOUNCEMENT – 20th May 2020

Business Enhance ERDF Grant Schemes

Open Rolling Calls – Cut-off dates

Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2014-2020

Fostering a competitive and sustainable economyto meet our challenges

The Measures and Support Division within the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs, designated by the Managing Authority for Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 as the Intermediate Body responsible for administering aid schemes for enterprises under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014-2020, would like to announce further cut-off dates until end November 2020 for the submission of applications under the Business Enhance ERDF Grant Schemes intiative.

The cut-off dates for all open Calls until end November 2020 are set at noon of the following dates:

In addition to the above, the following open Calls have mid-monthly cut-off dates set at noon of the following dates:

Further information on these calls including the respective Guidance Notes and the Guidelines for Implementation may be obtained from (https://businessenhance.gov.mt) or by contacting the Measures and Support Division on (msd.mfea@gov.mt) or 2295 7110.

'Fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges'

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Co-financing rate: Public Eligible (80% European Union; 20% National Funds)

FUNDS AND PROGRAMMES DIVISION, PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIAT FOR EUROPEAN FUNDS, MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS

European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development2014-2020

ANNOUNCEMENT (Measure 4.1)

Measure 4.1: 'Support for Investments in Agricultural Holdings'

The Director General of the Funds and Programmes Division, within the Parliamentary Secretariat for European Funds, announces the re-launch of Measure 4.1 under the Rural Development Programme. Applications will open on the 22nd May, 2020 and close on Friday, 24th July, 2020, at noon.

Measure 4.1 'Support for investments in agricultural holdings' has the aim to support investment in cost-effective and environmentally efficient systems and equipment in relation to soil management, water capture and use, renewable energy, waste management, and improved efficiency of fertiliser and pesticide use and control. Support for investments in holdings is also intended to target improved productivity on holdings.

Farmers, or Groups of Farmers, whether natural or legal persons, are eligible for support under this measure. Beneficiaries will receive 50% of the total eligible project costs up to a maximum of €150,000.

Prospective applicants are to note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only soft copies sent via email to (rdd.mfea@gov.mt) will be accepted. Prospective applicants are strongly advised to avoid submitting applications on the last days. Applicants are to note that any documentation previously listed as obligatory for this measure will now be allowed to be submitted even after the closing date.

This will be the last M4.1 call under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 unless otherwise notified by the Managing Authority.

Further details on the application process will be published in due course on the websites of the Managing Authority (www.eufunds.gov.mt) and (www.eufundsmalta.gov.mt). For more information, the Managing Authority can be contacted by email at (rdd.mfea@gov.mt) or tel. 2200 1117/1162.

Part-financed by the European Union

Co-financing Rate: 75% European Union; 25% Government of Malta

The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas

ARMED FORCES OF Malta

Extension – Pembroke Ranges

It is notified that live fire is taking place on Tuesday, 26th May, 2020, till 5.00 p.m. Therefore, LMD-6 has to be extended from 4.00 p.m. till 5.00 p.m.

Scheme for the Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources for Voluntary Organisations

The Permanent Secretary notifies that the results of the applications for the abovementioned scheme may be viewed on the main noticeboard at the Ministry for Energy and Water Management, 52, Triq it-Teatru l-Antik, Valletta, and on the website (www.energy.gov.mt).

Voluntary Organisations that have not benefited under the first call of the abovementioned scheme may apply under the second call which will be published soon.